Water Treatment Plant Mechanic Lead

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Water Treatment Plant Mechanic Lead. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
 
The Water Treatment Plant Mechanic Lead reports to the Water Treatment Utility Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:  

• Work with supervisor in budget development and monitoring.
• Monitor trends and usage of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) to predict future system trends.
• Daily monitoring, record readings, and perform sampling to check equipment.
• Top 
• Act as a supporting member for water production and system demands in a facility or remote sites.
• Stay current on up-to-date technology for efficiency and regulatory requirements.
• View Full Job Description Here

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Posting Closes: November 5, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of November 11, 2026
• Tentative Start Date: November 23, 2026

This timeline is provided as an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business need.At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• 3 years of experience in water treatment and mechanical maintenance
• 5 years of experience in water systems and pumps.
• 1 year in fabricating and industrial plumbing preferred. 
• Valid Arizona driver's license.
• ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment Certification and a Grade 2 Water Distribution Certification at the time of hire or promotion.
• An ADEQ Grade 3 Water Treatment Certification and a Grade 3 Water Distribution Certification required within 1 year of hire or promotion.
• Certification in welding, fabrication or journeymen trades training preferred. 
• 1 year or more of technical training beyond high school in water treatment preferred.

This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends a majority of their workday in a water treatment plant facility environment. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.  
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
 
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.